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Chris1982 commented about Roxy Theater on Jul 5, 2014 at 9:50 pm

The Roxy Theatre opened in 1942.

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Chris1982 commented about Princess Theatre on Jul 5, 2014 at 11:20 am

The Motion Picture Yearbook listes this as the Victorian Theatre in 1917.

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Chris1982 commented about Forman Theater on Jul 5, 2014 at 2:29 am

The building that housed the theatre has been demolished.

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Chris1982 commented about Park Theatre on Jul 5, 2014 at 12:21 am

The Park Theatre operated at least into the late-1950’s.

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Chris1982 commented about Garrick Theatre on Jul 4, 2014 at 11:56 pm

The Garrick is no longer listed in 1934. From the mid-1920’s thru its closing, seating was listed at 700. looking at the photo I would guess the 700 to be accurate.

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Chris1982 commented about Hollywood Theater on Jul 3, 2014 at 11:56 pm

The Hollywood is listed as open in 1937.

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Chris1982 commented about Lake Theater on Jul 3, 2014 at 11:54 pm

The Lake Theatre opened in 1936 with seats listed at 781.

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Chris1982 commented about Columbus Theatre on Jul 3, 2014 at 12:07 am

Listed as the New Columbus Theatre from 1926 thru 1942. Then just the Columbus Theatre. Still listed as open in the mid-1960’s. Seating in 1955 was listed at 250. In 1950 there was a second theatre listed for Columbus, ND. The State Theatre on 5th Ave. which was much larger with 538 seats. Anyone have additional information on the State Theatre?

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Chris1982 commented about Starlite Drive-In on Jul 2, 2014 at 11:36 pm

Listed as open in the summer of 1954. 200 car capacity. closed in 1998.

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Chris1982 commented about Cavalier Theatre on Jul 2, 2014 at 11:25 pm

The Cavalier Theatre is still open showing first run attractions on Friday, Saturday and Sundays. They have converted to digital and 3D.

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Chris1982 commented about Paramount Theatre on Jul 2, 2014 at 9:50 pm

This theatre was the Eltinge Theatre prior to the Paramount name.

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Chris1982 commented about Beulah Cinemas on Jul 2, 2014 at 9:07 pm

The theatre was originally known as the Princess Theatre. it was open prior to 1926. It became the Roxy in 1937.

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Chris1982 commented about Bijou Show House on Jul 2, 2014 at 9:03 pm

The Beach Theatre goes back as early as 1926. So it was open long before the 1940’s unless the original theatre was replaced at the same address as the current theatre.

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Chris1982 commented about Sky-Vue Drive-In on Jul 2, 2014 at 4:26 pm

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Chris1982 commented about Winona Theatre on Jul 2, 2014 at 1:50 am

In 1926 the theatres that were listed as open were: WEST END 300 seats, Broadway 350 seats, COLONIAL 800 seats, STRAND 500 seats, and the Opera House 950 seats

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Chris1982 commented about Willmar Twin Cinemas on Jul 2, 2014 at 1:21 am

The New Willmar Theatre opened in 1937. Seating was listed at 1,000.

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Chris1982 commented about State Theater on Jul 1, 2014 at 10:16 pm

The State Theatre was listed as open in 1928.

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Chris1982 commented about Emagine Waconia on Jul 1, 2014 at 12:37 am

The Original Waconia Theatre was located on W. Main Street.

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Chris1982 commented about Grand Theater on Jul 1, 2014 at 12:07 am

This must have been an early Nickelodeon. It was right down the street from the Bijou. It was not listed in 1925.

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Chris1982 commented about Granada Theatre on Jul 1, 2014 at 12:05 am

The Granada Theatre was owned by Louis & David Deutsch. It was listed as open in 1937.

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Chris1982 commented about Bijou Theater on Jun 30, 2014 at 11:59 pm

The Bijou must have been a early nickelodeon. It is not listed from 1925 on.

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Chris1982 commented about Harbor Theatre on Jun 30, 2014 at 11:36 pm

An Article from Fox 21 News on June 3, 2014. After more than 30 years in the dark, new owners have re-opened Harbor Theater in Two Harbors, and they say the community support around the effort has been better than expected.

This past weekend was the grand opening and showing of the popular Disney film “Frozen.”

“It’s been great. Their response is great. Frozen was packed. The kids were excited. They were singing in the theater and everyone was clapping at the end, so that was fun,” explained April Schultz, manager of the Harbor Theater.

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Chris1982 commented about Falls Theater on Jun 30, 2014 at 10:25 pm

The Falls Theatre was listed as open in 1938 with 750 seats.

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Chris1982 commented about Avalon Theater on Jun 30, 2014 at 10:23 pm

The Avalon Theatre was open in 1931.

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Chris1982 commented about Staples Theater on Jun 30, 2014 at 9:42 pm

According to their facebook page the Staples is closed.